Top Paying Jobs in Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 46,440 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Pediatricians, General ($228,820), Nurse Anesthetists ($205,540), Chief Executives ($198,910). The cost of living index is 88.95 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,099/month.
$106K
Avg. median salary
88.95
Cost of living index
$1,099
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Wichita
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $107K | $51.59/hr |
| 32 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $107K | $51.57/hr |
| 33 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $106K | N/A |
| 34 | Software Developers | Technology | $106K | $50.95/hr |
| 35 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $106K | $50.81/hr |
| 36 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $105K | $50.57/hr |
| 37 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $105K | $50.48/hr |
| 38 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $105K | $50.45/hr |
| 39 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $104K | $50.2/hr |
| 40 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $104K | $50.18/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,099/mo
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